Paisley
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
61,899 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2015 Peak Popularity Year
5,089 Peak Births

Paisley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Paisley originates from Scottish roots, specifically from the name of a town in Scotland. It conveys the meaning of 'church' or 'place of worship'. The name has evolved through various forms in the English language. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently seen as a fashionable and creative choice for a name. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Paisley"

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Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪzli/

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Origin

Scottish

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Etymology

The name Paisley is derived from the town of Paisley in Scotland, which itself comes from the Old Welsh word 'pais', meaning 'church' or 'place of worship'.

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Meaning

church; place of worship

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Language Evolution

Paisley (modern English), Paisley (Middle English), Paisley (Old English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland, due to the association with the town and its textile industry.

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Variants & Derivatives

Pazley, Payzley, Paizley

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Modern Popularity & Image

Paisley is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness, partly due to its connection to the decorative paisley pattern.

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Famous People

Paisley Adams, Paisley K. Nelson

📊 Paisley Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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✨ Paisley Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 5,089 peak births in 2015

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Idaho

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Paisley" - Complete Guide (8 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Paisley"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Paisley"

"Paisley" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 20187th of 24088 11
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 10247th of 23106 71
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7368th of 19264 89
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2759th of 27321 640
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 503rd of 35406 9,407
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 49th of 30306 51,681

Regional Popularity of "Paisley" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Paisley" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
88.39%
3257th/3685
- 49.56%
2574th/5194
39.75%
2511th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
11.74%
538th/4582
24.11%
1245th/5164
5.40%
395th/7313
6.75%
504th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.03%
41st/3984
2.59%
116th/4487
0.56%
38th/6822
1.27%
80th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Paisley"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Paisley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Paisley" in the United States

The name Paisley is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Paisley has been too rising for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Paisley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10247th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7368th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 503rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 49th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Paisley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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